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Welcome to the GWAC website! GWAC was founded in 1974 by a group of African-American women attorneys in the District of Columbia who shared a vision of establishing a professional networking organization that serves the needs of the community and enhances opportunities for professional development. We are an affiliate chapter of the National Bar Association, the oldest and largest organization of attorneys and judges of color in the world. Please browse our website to learn of upcoming events and activities. We welcome your membership and look forward to seeing you at our next event. |
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Please join the Greater Washington Area
Chapter, Women Lawyers Division, National Bar Association and Fulbright
& Jaworski L.L.P. for an Evening Reception Honoring the Women
Judges of the District of Columbia. Our featured guest speaker will be The Honorable Inez Smith Reid, Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
Thursday, May 1, 2008 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. | 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20004
RSVP by Tuesday, April 29 to 202 662 0364 or contact Mary Vachon at 202 662 4687
Space is limited. Reservations will be accepted in order received. |
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"The Brand Called YOU!"
Ever wonder why some lawyers advance rapidly in their careers and
others don't? Well, we will answer that question and more at our
Brown Bag Lunch Series this Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Come learn
strategic career tips on how to excel in your law practice, become the
"go-to" associate at your firm, and attract clients at the same time.
Whether you're an associate at a large firm, or a solo practitioner,
these pragmatic branding strategies will enhance your law practice and
career. Don't miss this opportunity to acquire the secrets to
developing the brand called YOU!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Miller & Chevalier
Washington, DC
655 Fifteenth Street, N.W.
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005-5701
Space is limited. RSVP to gwacprograms@gmail.com. |
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April General Body Meeting - 4/21 |
Smart Financial Choices in a Volatile Market: Short and Long Term Strategies for Dealing With Today's Economy While Remaining on the Road to Wealth
Come
hear our dynamic panel of financial gurus discuss the steps you should
take to successfully maneuver through today's current financial
stresses. You'll learn how best to respond to the lowered interest
rates, receive advice on how best to
utilize your tax refund and how to identify new growth themes in
the existing unattractive market as well how to recognize market
neutral defensive investments. Not only will our speakers share the
answers to these questions and more, but also they will unveil the well
kept financial secrets of Millionaires!
April 21, 2008 at 6:30 pm
DC Bar Headquarters
1250 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Community of Color Initiative: We will accept donations for The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington www.bgcgw.org.
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Alternative Careers Panel - May 5, 2008 at 6:30 pm.
The sky is the limit! Your legal degree is the most versatile degree
you can have. You are not limited to just the practice of law, but are
free to pursue your dreams and be whatever you want to be. Our panel
is filled with ex-lawyers who dared to do something different and
pursue their passions. Join us Monday, May 5, 2008 at 6:30 pm for a
discussion with those who dared to think outside of the box and
successfully followed a path that led to a different profession. Don't
Miss This!
May General Body Meeting - May, 19, 2008 at 6:30 pm DC Bar Headquarters
1250 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
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